Bachelor of Design - General Route in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta

University of Alberta | Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 33,968
(c. USD24,353.66)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The General pathway offers the greatest flexibility within the Bachelor of Design program. Alongside the foundational Design coursework, students can choose electives from both the Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Science. This route allows for blending Visual Communication Design and Industrial Design classes with Fine Arts courses, providing exposure to multiple creative fields. Design professionals develop cutting-edge solutions that influence our visual environment and daily functionality, ranging from wayfinding systems to healthcare innovations. Our Faculty of Arts delivers one of North America's most progressive Bachelor of Design degrees, emphasizing ethical and sustainable practices in Industrial Design and Visual Communication Design.

The Faculty of Arts provides Canada's most comprehensive arts education, delivering exceptional learning experiences that equip graduates for leadership roles across all societal sectors. Students can explore more than 900 specialized courses spanning humanities, social sciences, and fine arts to discover their ideal academic direction. Distinguished faculty members enrich classroom learning by integrating groundbreaking research and scholarly achievements into their teaching. Through academic rigor, creative problem-solving, and hands-on initiatives like Community Service-Learning and Arts Work Experience, students gain essential skills to excel in today's multifaceted professional landscape.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction in all Faculties except Facult Saint-Jean. All undergraduate applicants to any program or course except Facult Saint-Jean need an adequate level of English language proficiency before admission, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. The University of Alberta reserves the right to use discretion in determining adequate levels of language proficiency to ensure success in academic programs.
Graduation from a recognized degree program offered by an accredited university at which English is the primary language of instruction or in a country where English is the primary language.
A score of at least 90 on the TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet-based) with no less than 21 on each band.
A score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) with no band less than 6.0.
A score of at least 70 on the Canadian Academic English Language assessment: CAEL (paper) or CAEL CE (computer) with no band less than 60.

Tuition CAD 33,968

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